M’sian Claims Boss Owes RM5K OT, Tried To ‘Settle’ With RM1K Before Firing Her | WeirdKaya

A Malaysian woman has gone viral after claiming she was terminated from her job on the same day she reported her employer to the Labour Department (JTK) over unpaid overtime (OT).

Her story, which was shared on Threads, has since garnered over 800,000 views, with many netizens expressing outrage and sharing similar workplace experiences.

Claims she worked long hours but OT not fully paid

In her post, the woman alleged that she had been working extended hours throughout her employment, sometimes up to 12 hours a day.

She claimed that her overtime accumulated to around RM5,000 over six months, including approximately 96 hours of OT in a single month.

However, when it came to payment, she said her employer only offered about RM1,000, citing deductions for lateness, medical leave, and break times.

The woman disagreed with the calculation, arguing that her break time was only about an hour and should not significantly reduce her total OT.

Employment terms were unclear from the start

Beyond the OT dispute, the woman also raised concerns about how her employment was handled from the beginning.

According to her, she did not receive an offer letter until three months after starting work, which she found unusual.

When she finally received it, she claimed the terms did not reflect her actual working conditions.

For example, while the letter allegedly stated a 5.5-day work week, she said she was required to work six days a week in reality.

Due to these discrepancies, she chose not to sign the document.

Reported company to JTK, then gets fired

Feeling that her concerns were not addressed internally, the woman said she decided to file a report with JTK regarding the alleged unpaid OT.

However, she claimed that she was terminated on the same day, without prior notice.

She also alleged that her employer seemed to know she was the one who made the report, as other employees were reluctant to speak up.

At one point, rumours circulated online suggesting that the woman had also reported the company to immigration authorities.

She denied this, stating that she only filed a complaint related to her own case.

According to her, immigration officers had independently visited the workplace and checked the documents of other staff.

Netizens urge her to pursue legal action

The case sparked widespread discussion in the comments section, with many netizens criticising the alleged treatment she faced.

Several users advised her to escalate the matter to the Industrial Relations Department (JPP), especially if her termination was linked to her complaint.

Some pointed out that she may have grounds to file for constructive dismissal, which could entitle her to compensation if proven.

One netizen also shared their own experience, claiming they were terminated after reporting their employer and later won RM27,000 in compensation after taking the case to the labour court.

Others highlighted that employers are generally expected to provide proper documentation such as offer letters and payslips, and cannot arbitrarily deduct wages.

As of now, the woman said her case is still ongoing and that she plans to revisit JTK and possibly pursue further action.

At the time of writing, there has been no official response from the company involved.

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